Kale and White Bean Sausage Soup

This kale and white bean sausage soup is one of my go-to comfort dinners. The combination of Italian sausage, garlic, and other seasonings makes this 30-minute soup taste like it’s been simmering on the stove all day.

Kale and White Bean Sausage Soup

I enjoy eating soup year-round, and this kale and white bean sausage soup is one of my favorites. It’s a little bit spicy from the Italian sausage and seasonings, balanced by the creamy white beans.

Because it’s such a simple meal to put together, I find myself making it often, especially since the leftovers taste great!

Why I Love This Recipe

• It’s the perfect comfort meal.
• In under 30-minutes, I have a soup I really enjoy eating.
• It’s a hearty and healthy dinner that also makes a great lunch.

Ingredients

Here’s what you need to turn kale into a hearty cool-season soup.

• Italian sausage – regular or spicy, your call.
• Carrots – sweet and sturdy.
• Yellow onion and garlic – flavor base, always.
• Salt and pepper – the basics.
• Onion and garlic powder – for depth.
• Dried oregano leaves – that Italian comfort note.
• Low-sodium chicken broth – control the salt.
• Cannellini beans – creamy and mild; navy works too.
• Canned diced tomatoes – adds color and tang.
• Kale – hearty greens that soften in the broth. If you’ve got extra, my avocado kale salad with “cheesy” flavor or chopped kale salad is the way to go.
• Fresh parsley – fresh and bright at the end.

How to Make Kale and White Bean Soup with Sausage

Find the complete recipe with measurements in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

• Step One: Grab a pot and set it over medium heat. Toss in the sausage, carrots, and onions. Stir them around for about 5 minutes until the juices run clear. If there’s any excess fat, just blot it up with a paper towel.
• Step Two: Now, add the garlic, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir for a minute to get those flavors going.
• Step Three: Sprinkle in the oregano and give it another good stir for a minute. Pour in the chicken broth, then add the beans, tomatoes, and kale. Give it a taste and see if it needs a bit more salt and pepper.
• Step Four: Bring the soup to a boil, then turn the heat down to medium. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the carrots and kale are nice and tender.
• Step Five: Finish it off with some fresh parsley on top and enjoy!

Recipe Tips

• You can add any vegetable you love or have on hand. Some of my favorites include corn, peas, and green beans.
• Feel free to add red pepper flakes for even more spicy heat.
• Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top of each serving for even more flavor.
• You can switch out the kale for fresh spinach if you prefer. Adding greens to savory dishes reminds of my rustic green olive puttanesca pasta recipe.
• As you heat up leftovers you may need to add more broth to increase the liquid.
• Serve this soup with my simple Dutch oven bread. It’s perfect for dunking.

Storage

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator; they’ll stay fresh for up to 3-4 days.
• For longer storage, freeze the soup in individual portions. This makes it easy to thaw just what you need.
• When reheating frozen soup, let it thaw in the fridge overnight and then warm it on the stove over medium heat until hot.

More Soup Recipes

• Minestrone Soup
• Chicken Tortellini Soup
• Skinny Italian Vegetable Soup
• Sausage Tortellini Soup
• Creamy Shrimp Creole Soup

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5 from 5 votes

Kale and White Bean Sausage Soup

This kale and white bean sausage soup is one of my go-to comfort dinners. The combination of Italian sausage, garlic, and other seasonings makes this 30-minute soup taste like it’s been simmering on the stove all day.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time16 minutes mins

Total Time26 minutes mins

Course: Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Kale and White Bean Sausage Soup

Servings: 6

Calories: 303kcal

Author: Cathy Pollak

Equipment

• measuring cups and spoons
• large pot

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. Italian sausage
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. onion powder
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves
• 32 oz. (4 cups) low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cans (15 oz. each) cannellini beans or navy beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cans (15 oz.) diced tomatoes (undrained)
• 6 oz. (6 cups) kale, ribs removed, chopped
• 2 tbsps. chopped parsley

Instructions

• To a pot over medium heat, add the sausage, carrots, and onions. Stir for 5 minutes, or until the juices run clear. Use a paper towel to remove any excess fat in the bottom of the pot.
  1/2 lb. Italian sausage, 1 cup sliced carrots, 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
• Add the garlic, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. Stir for 1 minute.
  4 cloves garlic, minced, 1/2 tsp. black pepper, 1/4 tsp. onion powder, 1/4 tsp. garlic powder, 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
• Add the oregano and stir for an additional minute.
  1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves
• Add the chicken broth, beans, tomatoes, and kale.
  32 oz. (4 cups) low-sodium chicken broth, 2 cans (15 oz.) diced tomatoes , 6 oz. (6 cups) kale, ribs removed, chopped, 2 cans (15 oz. each) cannellini beans
• Taste and adjust with more salt and pepper if needed.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium. Allow the soup to simmer for 10 minutes, or until the carrots and kale are soft.
• Top with fresh parsley.
  2 tbsps. chopped parsley

Notes

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Kale and White Bean Sausage Soup

Amount Per Serving (460 g)

Calories 303 Calories from Fat 104

% Daily Value*

Fat 11.5g18%

Saturated Fat 4.2g26%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g

Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g

Cholesterol 25mg8%

Sodium 899mg39%

Potassium 1228mg35%

Carbohydrates 32g11%

Fiber 8.3g35%

Sugar 5.7g6%

Protein 19g38%

Vitamin A 162.3IU3%

Vitamin C 31mg38%

Calcium 237mg24%

Iron 5mg28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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